Reflecting on Dreams

Launching Spotd App

Evolving the Podcast

Community Voices 

Kick off 2026 with Dom as he reflects on How To Cut It’s journey—from a 2017 solo start to Hairbrained Podcast of the Year 2024—and invites hairdressers, barbers, educators, and salon owners to reset, refocus, and map bold goals for the year ahead. Discover what’s next for the community: a smarter way to pause and reset, deeper education, more live events, and Spotted—an upcoming platform designed to connect you with right-fit opportunities. You’ll also hear dreams and lessons from HTCI Platform members Jacqueline Hirst, Chris Grimley,Sarah Dawes, Emma Seldon, Francesca Rivetti, and Vicky Lane.

Lastly, Dom asks you to get involved by sharing your 2026 goals and join us on a fresh path of growth in a fast-changing industry.

You’ll learn:
* A simple reset approach to clarify your 2026 vision and priorities
* How the show’s evolution unlocks new learning and community support for you
* What Spotd is and how it can match you to culture-fit roles and teams
* Where we’re heading with deeper education and live events—and how to get involved
* Real-world insights and 2026 goals from our community to inspire your next steps

Chapters
1:29: Reflecting on Dreams
7:57: Launching Spots App
8:22: Evolving the Podcast
9:58: Community Voices for 2026s

Resources
Spotd: Join the wait list getspotdapp.com
Join HTCIN Platform Community HERE

 

Kick off 2026 with <a href="https://howtocut.it/htci001/">Dom</a> as he reflects on How To Cut It&rsquo;s journey&mdash;from a 2017 solo start to <a href="https://howtocut.it/ep114-belonging-to-a-global-community-of-craft-hairdressers-with-gerard-scarpaci-of-hairbrained/">Hairbrained</a> Podcast of the Year 2024&mdash;and invites hairdressers, <a href="https://howtocut.it/johnny-baba/">barbers</a>, educators, and <a href="https://howtocut.it/colin-mcandrew/">salon owners</a> to reset, refocus, and map bold goals for the year ahead. Discover what&rsquo;s next for the <a href="https://howtocutit.com/platform">community</a>: a smarter way to pause and reset, deeper education, more <a href="https://howtocutit.com/shair-undrgrnd-live-at-the-water-rats/">live events</a>, and Spotted&mdash;an upcoming platform designed to connect you with right-fit opportunities. You&rsquo;ll also hear dreams and lessons from HTCI Platform members <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxrhair">Jacqueline Hirst</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisgrimley1">Chris Grimley,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarah_dawes_education">Sarah Dawes</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hypmembership">Emma Seldon</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescarivetti_hairart">Francesca Rivetti,</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vickylanehair">Vicky Lane</a>.
Lastly, Dom asks you to get involved by sharing your 2026 goals and join us on a fresh path of growth in a fast-changing industry.
You&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>* A simple reset approach to clarify your 2026 vision and priorities</li>
<li>* How the show&rsquo;s evolution unlocks new learning and community support for you</li>
<li>* What Spotd is and how it can match you to culture-fit roles and teams</li>
<li>* Where we&rsquo;re heading with deeper education and live events&mdash;and how to get involved</li>
<li>* Real-world insights and 2026 goals from our community to inspire your next steps</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Chapters
<ul>
<li><a>1:29:&nbsp;</a>Reflecting on Dreams</li>
<li><a>7:57:&nbsp;</a>Launching Spots App</li>
<li><a>8:22:&nbsp;</a>Evolving the Podcast</li>
<li><a>9:58:&nbsp;</a>Community Voices for 2026s</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources
<ul>
<li>Spotd: Join the wait list <a href="https://getspotdapp.com/">getspotdapp.com</a></li>
<li>Join HTCIN Platform Community <a href="https://howtocutitplatform.circle.so/">HERE</a></li>
</ul>
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The ultimate resource and training guide for the hair industry, this is your one-stop shop for all things related to a successful career in hairdressing and barbering. 

Show host, Dom Lehane, interviews special guests from across the hair, fashion, beauty and creative occupations, educating you with their insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level. Whether you're considering a career in the hair industry, a trainee hairdresser, highly skilled hairstylist, ambitious barber or a salon owner there is something definitely here for you in this Podcast.

The ultimate resource and training guide for the hair industry, this is your one-stop shop for all things related to a successful career in hairdressing and barbering. 
Show host, Dom Lehane, interviews special guests from across the hair, fashion, beauty and creative occupations, educating you with their insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level. Whether you're considering a career in the hair industry, a trainee hairdresser, highly skilled hairstylist, ambitious barber or a salon owner there is something definitely here for you in this Podcast.

The UK and Irelands No 1 podcast show for the hair and barbering industry – giving the insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level.